How I Body Brush & My Brushing Essentials

Body Brushing

The days when I body brush are amazing. Aside from the act of ‘self love’, my showers somehow feel nicer and I’m more energised when I get out. It’s lovely having that quick two or three minutes to do something for myself.

When I brush, I usually pay extra attention to my thighs and back of legs. Then it’s my bum and the backs of my arms. Everywhere else I’m more gentle but the process is always the same. I start at my feet and brush upwards towards the heart (and from the hands up on my arms). Depending on the type of brush I’m using I usually use small, circular, massage-like movements. The firmer the brush the less pressure I use. The key to good body brushing is allowing it to feel good. I don’t like hard brushing that leaves my skin feeling sore. I’m not aiming to scratch or damage my skin. Since I fell pregnant with Mia I’ve avoided my stomach. I think I was so focused on not getting stretch marks that I’d convinced myself that brushing my belly would do more harm than good. It’s just a habit that’s stuck.